Syntax/Syntax ZX80 v3 n12

Volume: 3
Issue: 12
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
3D Monster MazeReview of the game published by Melbourne House.Timex/Sinclair 1000
4K/8K ROM SwitchReview of the ROM switch kit from Marex Electronics.Sinclair ZX80
64K RAM Available Mid-MarchSinclair ZX81
Another $100 MisunderstandingTips for constructing the ZX81 kit.Sinclair ZX81
Authorized Sinclair Repair ServicesMicroSync will take over Sinclair’s repair work for ZX80s and ZX81s.
Curing 16K RAM Random DumpingSuggestions for eliminating RAM pack wobble.Sinclair ZX81
Dear EditorHow to make a program unlistable; program for linear regression; painting heatsinks; FORTH; problems with 8K ROM/keyboard upgrade for ZX80; MicroAce flicker-free kit; large keyboard; edge connector cleaner.MicroAce, Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81
Dear EditorQuestion about noise during save; keyboard replacement; COBOL for ZX/TS; saving; internal RAM; overheating; loose connector problems.
Defensive AwariImprovements to author’s program.Sinclair ZX81, Type-in program
Editing Hints for Print LinesTechnique for creating many lines with PRINT statements.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Educational Software VendorEdson Electronics offers educational programs for ZX80/81.Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81
EPROMS: What they are, what they doDescription of the chips.
Experiments in Artificial IntelligenceReview of the book by John Krutch.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Flashing Prompts SubroutineSinclair ZX81, Type-in program
Gladstone Electronics Announces New ProductsZXFORTH, Fast Load program, Speech Pack.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Hardware HintsTechniques for preventing overheating, memory loss.Sinclair ZX81
Hardware Review: Buffered Buss/Development Board "Expansion Board"Computer Continuum’s buffered expansion board kit is a buffered backplane, providing four 44-pin edge card connectors with the same pinout as Sinclair’s except the slot.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Home Energy AnalysisTakes into account the effectiveness of both heating and cooling systems and other factors affecting energy usage in your home.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Ian Logan Wins First Annual Rosetta Stone
Income TaxProgram to help prepare a tax return.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
M-16 Memory ModuleReview of the RAM pack.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Machine Language Programming Made Simple for Your Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81
MC Programming #12: Calling and ReturningTutorial on machine language programming.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Merry ChristmasDisplay a Christmas message.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
New Products and Services (Syntax v3 n12)New products from Matthew Zenkar, G. Russell Electronics, MicroSync Services, Stephen Adams, E. Alvarez, Norris Electronics, Gladstone, Kopak, M.C. Hoffman, Stuart Software, Dale Lipinksi, TSG Enterprises, QZX Newsletter, Intercomputer, Lamo-Lem, JACYN Electronics.
Numbers Held Inexactly on the ZX81First in a series of articles on numerical errors in the 8K ROM.Sinclair ZX81
Poke: Small Change for Machine Language PokersShort “monitor” program.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Printer with Mini-InterfaceCAI has introduced a stand-alone printer with a mini-interface for the ZX/TS computer. It works only with 16K and is $139.95.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Program ImprovementsCorrections to 8K Digital Clock, Hexadecimal Math and 4K Blackjack.Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81, Type-in program
Program Improvements/RefinementsComment on Math Execution Time.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
SuperpositionProgram models superposition by graphing two sinusoids, waves of constant wavelength and amplitude, and their combination.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Syntax ErrorCorrection to 4K Phone Number Word Generator.Sinclair ZX80, Type-in program
Syntax ErrorsCorrections to Monthly Calendar Program, Black Box, and Hex Math.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Syntax Quarterly DebutsSyntax Quarterly debuted at the Northeast Computer Show, Boston, in Nov. SQ offers in-depth hardware and application stories, reviews and programming techniques. Several other distributors and manufacturers of Timex Sinclair computer products exhibited.
Taming OutputTechniques for formatting numeric output.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Technical Details for ZX PrintingDiscusses how the ZX printer works.
The Flags RegisterPart 3 of series on machine code programming.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timex to Market SR Products in North AmericaSinclair just announced a license with Timex to manufacture and retail Sinclair computers, peripherals and software via Timex outlets in N. America.
Translating Programs: On ... Go ToTechniques for translating programs from other BASICs.Sinclair ZX81
Users' Groups
Video ArtistTimex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Video-Plan, ComputacalcReview of two spreadsheet programs.Timex/Sinclair 1000
ZX81 CalculatorUse the Sinclair’s expression evaluator to make a calculator.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program